Asian Glow Up

Jojo Kim and April Huang

Two 20-something year olds take on culture, career, and community through the Asian American lens. Join Jojo and April as they share the ups and downs of glowing up and exploring all the different versions of themselves.

51 Episodes

Asian Glow Up Trailer
11/4/2025
1:06
Welcome to Asian Glow Up — a podcast centered around sharing stories that help Asian Americans explore their identities and connect with their most authentic selves.
50. Is this play about us? How we handle fitting into labels: from korean animal types, MBTI, zodiacs, and etc.
10/20/2023
30:32
Have you ever been referred to as SO [insert zodiac sign, MBTI, enneagram, etc here]?? In this episode, Jojo and April chat about having a podcast and being perceived, if we relate to all these boxes we’re told we fit, and more. Aaaand that’s a wrap on season five! This season was a bit different for us but we’re so happy with how it all turned out… we’ll be back soon! In the meantime, don’t forget to follow along on our socials 🤭💌 **************** Find us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/asianglowuppod Check out our website for collab inquiries: www.asianglowup.com Get in touch: [email protected] Welcome to season five of Asian Glow Up ✨ We’re April and Jojo, two besties navigating through our late-twenties and all the different versions of ourselves. Whether you’re listening to our podcast during your morning commute or right before you snooze, we’re so glad you found us.
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49. All of our firsts: first loves, first times, first UTIs, and more
10/13/2023
39:59
Inspired by those “tag” videos on YouTube circa 2012, we’re going through a list and chatting through all our firsts! Tune in for why Jojo couldn’t go into a Walmart for two years and why April almost didn’t graduate from undergrad… 🤭 Who doesn’t love a trip down memory lane? **************** Find us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/asianglowuppod Check out our website for collab inquiries: www.asianglowup.com Get in touch: [email protected] Welcome to season five of Asian Glow Up ✨ We’re April and Jojo, two besties navigating through our late-twenties and all the different versions of ourselves. Whether you’re listening to our podcast during your morning commute or right before you snooze, we’re so glad you found us.
48. When friendships become transactional
10/6/2023
34:19
Who else has been victimized by the MySpace Top Friends ranking?? 🥴 In this episode, we discuss the business of friendships and how sometimes it can feel transactional even if you don't mean it to. We talk about our friendship love languages, courting new friends, and more. **************** Find us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/asianglowuppod Check out our website for collab inquiries: www.asianglowup.com Get in touch: [email protected] Welcome to season five of Asian Glow Up ✨ We’re April and Jojo, two besties navigating through our late-twenties and all the different versions of ourselves. Whether you’re listening to our podcast during your morning commute or right before you snooze, we’re so glad you found us.
47. Asking a guy: ghosting, dumb icks, and keeping up with your roster ft. Timmy Leong
9/29/2023
27:44
In this episode we called in April’s high school bestie, Timmy, to offer a guy’s perspective on icks and ghosting. Timmy shares some recent dating stories as a single man in SoCal that are equal parts hilarious and toxic. Find Timmy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplytimmy/ Find Good Choice Club on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodchoiceclub/ **************** Find us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/asianglowuppod Check out our website for collab inquiries: www.asianglowup.com Get in touch: [email protected] Welcome to season five of Asian Glow Up ✨ We’re April and Jojo, two besties navigating through our late-twenties and all the different versions of ourselves. Whether you’re listening to our podcast during your morning commute or right before you snooze, we’re so glad you found us.
46. Things that shocked us about Korea
9/22/2023
41:35
April and Jojo spent a good chunk of this summer traveling around South Korea (April for over three months and Jojo for about three weeks). In this episode, we discuss some of our favorite things and what surprised us the most. Unsurprisingly, a lot of this episode is about food 🤭 Hope you enjoy! **************** Find us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/asianglowuppod Check out our website for collab inquiries: www.asianglowup.com Get in touch: [email protected] Welcome to season five of Asian Glow Up ✨ We’re April and Jojo, two besties navigating through our late-twenties and all the different versions of ourselves. Whether you’re listening to our podcast during your morning commute or right before you snooze, we’re so glad you found us.
45. Are we breaking up?! Updates, transition eras, and sunset seasons in our 20s
9/15/2023
22:35
We’re all in the middle of what we’re calling a “transition era” — we’re not really where we need to be but we’ve also definitely moved on from who we were before. The three of us moved out of our Brooklyn apartment earlier this year and have not quite found our footing for our next step yet. In this episode, Jojo and April chat through what we’ve been up to, how to find in the joy in these weird transition moments, and share an update on Jackie stepping away from the podcast. This is our first official episode without Jackie as a host — tune in for why and what to expect from us next! **************** Find us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/asianglowuppod Check out our website for collab inquiries: www.asianglowup.com Get in touch: [email protected] Welcome to season five of Asian Glow Up! ✨ We’re April and Jojo, two besties navigating through our late-twenties and all the different versions of ourselves. Whether you’re listening to our podcast during your morning commute or right before you snooze, we’re so glad you found us.
44. Regrets or revelations? Dealing with our "unlived lives" ft. our bestie Staci
7/28/2023
50:53
Hi friends! Welcome to our season four finale 🤯Have you ever found yourself thinking about the things you wished you had done but didn't? Or maybe how making a different decision five years ago could have altered everything?In this episode, we are excited to invite our bestie and unofficial AGU member, Staci, to discuss the concept of “unlived lives” and the possible regrets that (may) come with them. Join us as we attempt to overcome the fear of missed opportunities, relationships, and more.Find us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/asianglowuppodCheck out our website for collab inquiries: asianglowup.com Staci’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stvciThat’s a wrap on season four of Asian Glow Up — a podcast centered around sharing stories that help Asian Americans explore themes around identity and connection to their most authentic selves. ✨ Stay tuned for more updates!
43. Striving for success in a culture of perfection ft. Bryan Pham of Asian Hustle Network
7/21/2023
35:22
Join us as we sit down with the founder of Asian Hustle Network, Bryan Pham, to discuss the pressures of hustle culture and the impact it has on Asian Americans and their identities. We explore the challenges of balancing success and mental health and delve into the importance of community and support in achieving our goals. Find us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/asianglowuppod Check out our website for collab inquiries: asianglowup.com Asian Hustle Network AHN’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianhustlenetwork/ Bryan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryanvuongpham/ Website: https://www.asianhustlenetwork.com/ Welcome to season four of Asian Glow Up — a podcast centered around sharing stories that help Asian Americans explore themes around identity and connection to their most authentic selves. ✨ Find new episodes on the 15th and 30th of every month.
42. Things we haven’t told our parents
7/14/2023
47:38
What haven’t you told your parents lately, or ever? Tune in for an honest conversation on the complexities of AAPI family dynamics and how we can all be a bit more vulnerable. We share personal stories and discuss why we don't feel comfortable revealing our entire true selves to our parents...🤫 Find us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/asianglowuppod Check out our website for collab inquiries: asianglowup.com Welcome to season four of Asian Glow Up — a podcast centered around sharing stories that help Asian Americans explore themes around identity and connection to their most authentic selves. ✨ Find new episodes on the 15th and 30th of every month.

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Asian Glow Up

Jojo Kim and April Huang

51 Episodes

Asian Glow Up Trailer

50. Is this play about us? How we handle fitting into labels: from korean animal types, MBTI, zodiacs, and etc.

49. All of our firsts: first loves, first times, first UTIs, and more

48. When friendships become transactional

47. Asking a guy: ghosting, dumb icks, and keeping up with your roster ft. Timmy Leong

46. Things that shocked us about Korea

45. Are we breaking up?! Updates, transition eras, and sunset seasons in our 20s

44. Regrets or revelations? Dealing with our "unlived lives" ft. our bestie Staci

43. Striving for success in a culture of perfection ft. Bryan Pham of Asian Hustle Network

42. Things we haven’t told our parents